Shizuku opened her eyes and stood up.
"Mayu and the others have already begun to move. It's time for me to go too."
As she spoke, Shizuku walked to the door and opened it. At that very moment, a pale woman's face suddenly emerged from outside. With her arms spread wide, she shrieked and lunged at the girl before her.
Then a pitch-black greatsword instantly pierced through the woman's body, pinning her to the wall before she vanished without a trace.
"The evil spirits are starting to stir too."
Shizuku glanced down the dim corridor below the stairs. The hallway, once illuminated by lights, now appeared dull and dark, with shadowy figures drifting about everywhere.
Because it had connected to the dream, the Gate of Yomi's influence had expanded?
Seeing this, Shizuku frowned. After pondering for a moment, she looked toward Kagari no Kiri-e, who was seated nearby.
"I'm going to deal with this problem. Mayu and the others are in your hands. Don't let evil spirits attack them... I don't think that'll be difficult for you."
"Of course."
Upon hearing Shizuku's order, Kagari no Kiri-e hesitated briefly before nodding.
"They're merely a bunch of Vengeful Spirits. They're no threat to me at all..."
"Wooooo—!!!"
Before Kagari no Kiri-e could finish, a burst of noise suddenly came from outside and interrupted her, making her leap to her feet in irritation.
"Honestly, it's nighttime! Why is Tokyo so noisy at night? What are they doing out there?!"
"It's nothing. Just a Biker Gang gathering."
Shizuku glanced out the window. Several young people dressed in tokko uniforms were riding motorcycles adorned with flags down the street, their engines roaring. At the sight, Kagari no Kiri-e looked as disgusted as if she had seen flies and cockroaches.
"Honestly, this is why I hate